Switch design kit is aimed at self-powered IoT

element14 is now stocking the EnOcean Switch Design Kit, developed in collaboration with element14 and 3YOURMIND, the online portal for accessing professional 3D print services.

The kit allows users to create a customizable switch, based on design data provided by EnOcean. An out-of-the-box IoT ready kit, the design utilizes energy harvesting technology from movement, light and temperature to power sensors and radio communications with ambient energy. Rather than managing complex wiring within designs, the self-powered device from EnOcean can simply be placed into an existing installation. The switch application enables flexible lighting control in places without cables, wherever switches are needed. The partnership with 3YOURMIND means that switches can designed to seamlessly integrate into the end design, without the ‘made by hand’ look.